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Capitola, FL
Census-designated place in Leon County, Florida.
Population
375
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
160
ZIP codes
0
Capitola and its ZIP codes
Capitola at a glance
- Capitola is 62% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Capitola, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leon County. PPP loans are for Capitola.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,931
165,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.84B
FY 2026, $26,837 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Capitola, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,270
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,487
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Capitola, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Capitola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChairesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| LloydCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WaukeenahCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| WacissaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.2 |
| BradfordvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 20.8 |
| MiccosukeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| TallahasseeCity | 13 mi | 102.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| AucillaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| St. MarksCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| MidwayCity | 23 mi | 9.6 |
| HavanaTown | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| CrawfordvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| Calvary, GACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Capitola, FL in?
- Capitola is in Leon County, Florida.
- What is the population of Capitola, FL?
- About 375 people live in Capitola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Capitola?
- Nearby places include Chaires (2.4 mi), Lloyd (4.1 mi), Waukeenah (7.5 mi), Wacissa (8 mi), Bradfordville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023